Derek Christian
Derek John Christian | |
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| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service |  South African Navy |
| Years of service | 1975 - date |
| Rank | Rear Admiral (JG) |
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Rear Admiral Derek Christian MMM LOM (USA)[1] is a South African Navy officer, currently serving as Director Naval Logistics.
Military career
After completing school at Grey High School in Port Elizabeth he joined the Navy in 1975. He completed a BMil degree at the Military Academy and then joined the Strike Craft flotilla before volunteering for submarines in 1980.[1]
He attended the US Naval War College from 1996 to 1997.[2] After returning to South Africa he was appointed as the Naval Attache in Washington.
He became the 17th Commandant of the South African Military Academy in 2006[3] and was promoted to Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) from May 2006.[4] In April 2009 he was posted to Naval Headquarters and assumed the post of Director Naval Logistics in 2011.[5]
Honours and Awards
He completed an MBA at the University of Cape Town as well as an MA in International Relations from Salve Regina University. [1] His medals include the Military Merit Medal and the Legion of Merit from the United States.[1]
List
References
- ^ a b c d "Statement and CV of Derek Christian" (PDF). The Arms Procurement commission. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ https://www.usnwc.edu/NWCSite/media/Graduation-Programs/13-June-1997-Graduation.pdf
- ^ "People". Die Burger. April 15, 2006. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
- ^ http://www.dod.mil.za/news/news2009/june/pages28.pdf
- ^ http://www.dcc.mil.za/bulletins/Files/2010/34bulletin2010.pdf
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